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expression.
h. Swimming and sports aid in growth
development.
i. Puzzles and toys aid with fine motor
development.

7. Safety

a. Preschoolers are active and inquisitive.
b. Because of their magical thinking, they
may believe that daring feats seen in
cartoons are possible and may attempt
them.
c. The preschooler can learn simple safety
practices because they can follow
simple verbal directions and their
attention span is longer.
d. Teach the preschooler basic safety rules
to ensure safety when playing in a
playground such as near swings and
ladders.
e. Teach the preschooler never to play
with matches or lighters.
f. The preschooler should be taught what
to do in the event of a fire or if clothes
catch fire; fire drills should be
practiced with the preschooler.
g. Guns should be stored unloaded and
secured under lock and key
(ammunition should be locked in a
separate place).
h. Teach the preschooler his or her full
name, address, parents’ names, and
telephone number.
i. Teach the preschooler how to dial 911 in
an emergency situation.
j. Keep the Poison Control Center number
available.

Teach a preschooler and school-age child

to leave an area immediately if a gun is visible and
to tell an adult. The preschooler should also be
taught never to point a toy gun at another person.
D. School-age child
1. Physical
a. Girls usually grow faster than boys.
b. Growth is about 2 inches (5 cm) per year between ages
6 and 12 years.

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